Born and raised in Ontario, Canada. She earned a nursing degree and later a business degree. Soon after, she moved to Texas to start a promising career in healthcare. She worked various nursing jobs and eventually climbed the corporate ladder to an executive position with Cigna Healthcare.
Lorraine found joy in nature, animals, and gardening, interests that reflected her nurturing spirit. Her loving nature and commitment to helping others reflected the lesson she shared through her life: the importance of kindness. Whether helping a neighbor, friend, family member, or complete stranger in need, she was always the first to lend a hand.
Affectionately known as "Grammy", her greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren who she loved fiercely and unconditionally. She will be remembered for spoiling her grandchildren with endless love and pride.
Lorraine is survived by her husband, Bob Whiteside; her mother, Georgina Reid; her sons, Rick Swantner, Chris Swantner, and Sam Whiteside; her daughter, Nicole Whiteside; her daughters-in-law, Kristin Swantner and Kim Whiteside; and her son-in-law, Evan Kolvoord. She also leaves her brothers, Chris Reid and Gord Reid; her sister, Judy Clattenburg; and her beloved grandchildren, Brock Swantner, Jackson Swantner, Sloane Swantner, Rainbow Kolvoord, Jay Whiteside, David Whiteside, Essie Whiteside, Arthur Whiteside, and Clara Whiteside.
She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Reid, and her brother, Louis Reid.
Lorraine will be remembered for her caring heart and the love she shared with her family. Her legacy of kindness and service will endure in the lives of those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held at Forest Park Southwest Funeral Home, 9040 FM 359 Road, Richmond, TX 77406, US, on October 24, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Forest Park Southwest Funeral Home, 9040 FM 359 Road, Richmond, TX 77406, US, on October 24, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm.
